Athletic Performance Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-performance/ Best practices, administrative philosophy and product info for the high school athletic director. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://prepathleticdirector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-PrepAthleticDirector-Favicon-080223-32x32.png Athletic Performance Archives - Prep Athletic Director https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/athletic-performance/ 32 32 What To Do When Athletes Won’t Sleep https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:42:54 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=5172 Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool an athlete has—but it’s also the one most often neglected. For high school ADs, teaching athletes how to rest may be just as important as teaching them how to play.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/what-to-do-when-athletes-wont-sleep/feed/ 0 Flexibility And Mobility For Early-Season Injury Reduction https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:10:10 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4818 As fall sports swing into gear, injuries present an immediate danger. Integrating flexibility and mobility routines into daily training keeps athletes healthy, fresh, and performing at their best all season long.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/flexibility-and-mobility-for-early-season-injury-reduction/feed/ 0 Social Media and Mental Health: Helping Students Navigate the Digital Arena https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/social-media-and-mental-health-helping-students-navigate-the-digital-arena/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/social-media-and-mental-health-helping-students-navigate-the-digital-arena/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:37:11 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4773 Social media is ever present for high school athletes, fueling comparison, anxiety, and burnout. Consider these tips to help athletes build a healthier, more intentional online presence.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/social-media-and-mental-health-helping-students-navigate-the-digital-arena/feed/ 0 Matrix Fitness Releases Magnum Plate-Loaded Lineup to Elevate Leg, Back, and Glute Performance https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/matrix-fitness-releases-magnum-plate-loaded-lineup-to-elevate-leg-back-and-glute-performance/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/matrix-fitness-releases-magnum-plate-loaded-lineup-to-elevate-leg-back-and-glute-performance/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:24:42 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4768 Matrix Fitness is reshaping the strength training landscape with ten new Magnum Plate-Loaded stations.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/matrix-fitness-releases-magnum-plate-loaded-lineup-to-elevate-leg-back-and-glute-performance/feed/ 0 Hydration and Recovery in the Heat https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:58:43 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4730 A strength coach, sports dietitian, and firefighting-endurance athlete discuss the benefits of hydration as the temperature rises.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/hydration-and-recovery-in-the-heat/feed/ 0 Badger Football Fosters Grit, Growth, and Gameday Readiness https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/badger-football-fosters-grit-growth-and-gameday-readiness/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/badger-football-fosters-grit-growth-and-gameday-readiness/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:24:26 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4650 Coach Brady Collins, Director of Football Strength & Conditioning for the Wisconsin Badgers, shares how he builds strength, toughness, and culture from the ground up.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/badger-football-fosters-grit-growth-and-gameday-readiness/feed/ 0 Heat, Hydration, and Readiness for Summer Training https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:37:21 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4557 As temperatures rise, so do the risks of high school summer training. Prepare athletes for the heat by covering key strategies for acclimatization, hydration protocols, and recognizing early signs of heat illness.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/heat-hydration-and-readiness-for-summer-training/feed/ 0 A Rubric For Athletic Development Beyond Wins and Losses https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/a-rubric-for-athletic-development-beyond-wins-and-losses/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/a-rubric-for-athletic-development-beyond-wins-and-losses/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 20:31:30 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=4274 Focusing on leadership, team culture, and athlete development provides a clear, values-based rubric that captures what really matters in high school sports.

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]]> https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/building-student-leaders-through-sports/feed/ 0 Aligning Middle & High School Athletics https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/aligning-middle-high-school-athletics/ https://prepathleticdirector.com/articles/aligning-middle-high-school-athletics/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:22:32 +0000 https://prepathleticdirector.com/?p=3667 Building an elite-level athletic program starts with a strong foundation. Align middle and high school sports to create lasting success for your teams.

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